

Vanessa Friedman
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Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Ghost Influencer
Almost 25 years after her tragic death, the lithe blonde is the muse of the season.

Why Do Women Still Wear Stilettos?
A reader wonders why the uncomfortable and often impractical shoes have not been retired.

Hedi Slimane Drops a Surprise Celine Show
It has been almost a year since his last women’s wear collection. Why? It’s an open book.

In Israel, Sewing for the Security Forces
Fashion students and professors put their skills to use in an unexpected way.

How Should I Style Cowboy Boots?
A reader wonders how to separate the western footwear from their mythology.

Fashion’s Great White Man Problem
Why is the industry going backward when it comes to diversity and designers?

Can I Be a Feminist and Still Love Fashion?
A reader wonders whether her clothing choices help uphold rigid beauty standards for women.

Miuccia Prada Is the Most Influential Woman in Fashion
How Miuccia Prada — and Miu Miu — became the muse of the season. Plus a detour through Chanel and Louis Vuitton.

Valentino and Sacai Play Peekaboo in Paris
Sometimes, what you see can make you think. Games of peekaboo at Valentino and Sacai.

At Maison Margiela, John Galliano Tells an Epic Tale
At Maison Margiela, John Galliano tells an epic tale in clothes.